The Importance of ITAD in Risk Mitigation

Storing sensitive data is always a risk. In Q2 of 2023 alone, 855 accounts were breached every minute, with a total cost of $2.1 trillion for cybercrime-related losses in the same quarter. Companies must remain vigilant in their efforts to guard against data loss, and ITAD (information technology asset disposal) is a crucial component of …

ITAD & Sustainability

According to the World Economic Forum, 50 million tons of e-waste are produced each year and is now known to be the fastest-growing waste stream issue in the world. By 2050, the amount of produced e-waste is expected to double, due to an increase in demand for devices. The volume of retired assets is also …

Why is ITAD Important?

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) is an important component for any business plan. Organizations that rely on technology for daily task processes should seek a certified ITAD vendor to deal with their disposition needs. Lifespan specializes in the secure process of proper refurbishing, redeploying, data destruction and recycling of old technology. Why is this important for …

The Advantages of Certified Data Destruction

Choosing a certified and experienced IT Asset Disposition vendor to safely wipe the data of your obsolete assets is crucial for avoiding sensitive data leakage. As devices reach their end-of-life point, it is important to understand the risk avoidances involved when dealing with a certified ITAD vendor. This is to steer clear of data breaches …

Certified Compliance

Lifespan practices effective compliance throughout all our levels of business by adhering to laws and regulations and providing 100% protection and security for our clients. We ensure total compliance to our clients through our certifications. By choosing Lifespan, you are selecting a trusted, reputable, and certified ITAD partner to deal with your program requirements. We …

Effective Compliance = Data Protection

On April 23, 2021, OSF HealthCare notified 53,907 of their patients about a cyberattack. After the discovery of the attack, necessary steps were taken to prevent unauthorized access and to determine the extent of the breach. On August 24, 2021, it was found that a large amount of sensitive customer data was compromised. It was …

Effective ITAD Compliance

Regulatory compliance, especially in the ITAD industry, is a very vital component. I.T. asset disposition companies, including Lifespan, deal with valuable inventory for resale; data destruction and erasure of sensitive information; promote environmental stewardship through proper recycling of retired I.T. assets; comply with specific processes and protocols; adhere to health and safety standards. Executing regulatory …